One of the hardest things with using the iPad in the classroom is finding the time to go through all of the apps in the iTunes Store listed under the education banner. We have started to list some of the apps we've found under each of the Key Learning Areas.

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Music iPad Apps

Virtuoso Piano Pro Classic $0.99

The big classic is back! The popular piano — with adjustable reverb, automatic time stretch, master tuning, and fully configurable keyboard. Featured at Apple's Special Event January 2010. This is like having another set of keyboards for your classroom.

MusicDraw: $0.99

No need to have any background in music theory, with MusicDraw what you play will always sound good. You can play with the piano, electric guitar or drums.This is not a random music, you really decide what musical note you want to play. It depends where you touch the screen.

Air Harp: $1.99

Air Harp has been included in the new Rough Guide to iPad Apps - check it out in iBooks now - it is on page 133!Air Harp HD was also featured in "Staff Favorites" May 2010, and "What's Hot" April 2010. Make even the average muso sound good

PatternMusic: $1.99- Easily create unique looping note patterns.- Editor zoom - because not everyone has the same size fingers.- Up to 64 notes per pattern via the scrolling timeline.- Scroll through a 4 octave range for each instrument.- Solo mode - focus on a single part of your composition.

Soundrop: FREE Draw lines and watch as Soundrop uses them to create music! Listen with headphones for the full effect.- Tap and Drag to draw a line.- Drag the handles to edit or double tap to delete.- Drag dropper to reposition drop point.

Beatwave: FREE

A comprehensive range of instrument samples, and endless ways to mix n match them, all wrapped in a stunning visual interface that gives even the most tone deaf would-be Dj the ability to visually create perfectly in sync hit tunes.

Pocket Drums: $1.99

With 20 drum kits, you can play alone, or to the music on your iPod. Features including multi-track recording, pitch control, metronome, drum rolls, double bass drumming, and different layouts, play like a pro!

TonePad Pro: $0.99

The easiest and coolest way to make music. Discover the inner musician in you. Create songs by simply touching the screen and seeing notes light up. Share your unique creations with friends.

Audiogasm: $0.99

creates hypnotic visuals while listening to your favorite iPod music or whistling a tune. It is a great way to relax while listening to your favorite music. Discover your artistic side and generate beautiful wallpaper

Guitar tuner: $0.99

This is a simple Guitar tuner. Tune your Guitar anywhere with this application. Perfect for students! If you don't know how to tune your Guitar, this is the app for you! Just tap the button to hear the sound!

Groovemaker: FREE = $3.99

With GrooveMaker, you can create professional full-length tracks and grooves for your music compositions, ambient soundtracks, movie scores and even dance parties or workouts — wherever you need to groove. And it’s so easy to learn, you’ll be creating the grooves of your friends’ envy in minutes.

Beatbox Ultra: $1.99

BeatBox Ultra is easy to play and master, and has endless combinations. The music is specially designed to sound great no matter what groove you're going for. As for BeatBox Ultra, we created our backing loops with both Logic and GarageBand.

Note Master: $1.99

A fun new way to learn to site read notes. Simply press the line or space where the current note would appear and watch your score improve over time. Compare your scores against other musicians or just yourself with sixteen different leaderboards spanning four clefs.

TabToolkit: $9.99

An incredibly powerful guitar tablature and music notation viewer, now with multi-track playback! An essential tool for learning and practicing music, TabToolkit includes an audio synthesis engine so you can listen to and control the audio for all tracks individually.

Metron: $1.99

Aids in the practice of runs, excerpts and complete compositions. Featuring an intuitive front panel, you can launch and start practicing instantly, just like with any basic metronome. An organized back panel provides single tap access to an ample variety of commonly used time signatures, with full access to its powerful and unique features.